He also starred in his own show of one season, The Jim Backus Show, also known as Hot Off the Wire. An avid golfer, Backus made the 36-hole cut at the 1964 Bing Crosby Pro-Am …

Jim Backus. Actor: Rebel Without a Cause. Jim Backus was born James Gilmore Backus on February 25, 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was one of the few actors to do it all: radio, …

May 12, 2019 · Jim Backus is still regarded as one of the 1950s and 1960s superstars. With a decades-long acting career, Backus had 250 acting credits to his name. The distinguished …

Jim Backus was the voice of the beloved cartoon character Mr. Magoo, a nearsighted and eccentric elderly man. Backus was known for his distinctive voice, often playing characters …

Feb 28, 2024 · Remembering the life and career of Jim Backus, who voiced cartoon character Mr. Magoo and played Mr. Howell on 'Gilligan's Island.'

Feb 2, 2025 · Jim Backus passed away on July 3, 1989, at the age of 76. His legacy continues to influence the entertainment industry, with Gilligan’s Island remaining a classic in television …

Dec 14, 2023 · BACKUS, JAMES, GILMORE "JIM" (25 February, 1913 - July 3, 1989), was a prolific actor who made a name in television, film, and radio and later authored books that …

Apr 6, 2020 · The life and times of actor Jim Backus before and after landing the role of Thurston Howell III in the popular series "Gilligan's Island."

Jim Backus rose to fame in the radio program ‘The Alan Young Show’ (1940), where he played a character called Hubert Updyke III. It was a character of a wacky braggart, who entertains the …

Jul 4, 1989 · Jim Backus, a celebrated film and television character actor who, to his dismay, will probably live on in America’s imagination as the voice of a myopic curmudgeon named Mr. …